Frederick Page Carpenter, Jr.

Frederick Page Carpenter, Jr. died suddenly from a heart attack on Monday, October 19, 2009 while working in his pallet business that he loved so much.

Born and raised in Durham County in the Shady Grove Community on Carpenter Pond Road, he was the son of the late Frederick Page Carpenter, Sr. and Mary Fuller Carpenter. In 1975, he graduated from Southern High School and then attended East Carolina University. After working with C.W. Transport and Consolidated Freightways, Mr. Carpenter opened Carpenter Pallet – a pallet & recycling business in Oxford.

He was a member of Leesville Road Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and Sunday School teacher. He was the Assistant Scout Master of Troop 490 at Durham Memorial Baptist Church. Fred was also a member of Oak Grove Athletic Association where he coached for many years.

Fred loved his family and his country and was a man of his word. He worked diligently for his family and will be remembered for his compassion and willingness to help others. He was an avid outdoorsman, especially activities involving children.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to Boy Scouts of America, the American Cancer Society, Durham Memorial Baptist Church Building Fund 133 Robbins Road, Durham, NC 27703 or to the Psoriasis Foundation.

Condolence Messages

Dear Kathy, Katherine and Matthew, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I mostly knew Fred when he and Kathy were dating, back in Kathy’s UNCG days. He was a great guy then, and I know he became a great husband and father. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Dear Kathy, Katherine and Matthew,
Darrell and I have such great memories – the weddings, the beach trips, the weekends we would get together to play cards or cook out. Fred was a terrific guy and great father. Please know that you mean a lot to us and are in our thoughts and prayers.

Dear Carpenter Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Mr. Carpenter was a great man! You all are in our thoughts and prayers! Please let us know if there is anything you need or that we can do for you!

Eloise, our memories of Freddie are mostly childhood memories, we didn’t see each other enough did we. From his life he turned into a fine man. We are so sorry for your loss, he will be missed greatly. Love Pam Lucas and Kim Holmes Jesse’s Daughters

To the Carpenter Family,
We are truely sadden to hear of your loss. May God bless each of you with his love and gentle care during these coming days and may he strengthen you in the following years with fond memories of Freddy – he was a wonderful person.

Dear Kathy,
I am so sorry to hear of Freddy’s death. I know you are still grieving for your brother. If I can do anything for you or the kids, please do not hesitate to let me know. If you need a get away in the future, you’re welcome here anytime. You are in my prayers. Love, Claire

To the Carpenter Family,
I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of a fellow classmate from SHS class of ’75. He was always fun to be around. You will be in my thoughts and prayers through this difficult time. God Bless.

Dear Eloise and family,
We are so sorry to hear about Freddie. I still have many good memories of Marie bringing me to visit in the summer. I will always remember Freddie for his great sense of humor. Please know that mom, Barry and I have you and the family in our thoughts and prayers.
Debbie, Tillie and Barry

Freddie was a great man and one of the most dedicated to the children of our community. We have awesome memories of Boy Scout adventures and time spent supporting our kids at Southern High School. We share in your grief. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family and circle of friends that were so blessed to know him.

Through scouting he taught me many things. Most importantly he taught me how to live out the scout oath, slogan, and motto on a daily basis. I find myself using these lessons everyday. I’m going to miss coming home and learning more from him over a rook game as well as seeing the love he possessed for his family, friends, and country.

“May the great Scoutmaster of all good scouts be with us until we meet again.”

Kathy, Katherine Anne and Matthew, my heart and prayers go out to you in the “going home” of Freddie. I wish I could be there with you today as you celebrate his life. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are there. I love you all, Arlene

Kathy and Family,
I was sitting at work today when I got a phone call informing me of the Loss of Freddie, I am soooo very sorry to hear this shocking and sad news, our prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time. We enjoyed the few times we were able to spend with you and Freddie and will never forget his sweet and gentle nature. Sorry we could not be there for you but you will be in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless

Dear Carpenter Family,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of such a wonderful man, friend, father, brother, and husband. May good memories of him follow you always. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers!!
Ashley & Chris

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. It’s been several years since seeing Freddie but the memories of him growing up are very fond. From early on at Sunday School at Shady Grove, through high school, to the kind words my grandfather Raymond had for Freddie’s devotion to family and his faith, all leave a special mark on my life. Freddie had a positive impact on many people, we were blessed with his presence.